Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1586

BR
NP231 HD/NP241/NP241 HD TRANSFER CASE 21 - 305
CAUTION: Verify that shift rail (Fig. 103), and case
alignment dowels are seated before tightening
bolts. Case could be cracked if shaft rail or dowels
are misaligned.
Fig. 103 Shift Rail Seated in Rear Case Bore
(9) Verify that oil pump is aligned and seated on
rear case. Reposition pump if necessary.
(10) Install oil pump retaining ring on mainshaft
(Fig. 104). Then install speedometer gear (Fig. 105),
and speedometer gear retaining ring (Fig. 106).
Fig. 104 Oii Pump Retaining Ring installation
Fig. 105 Speedometer Gear installation
REAR RETAINER AND EXTENSION
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply bead of Mopar Gasket Maker, Loctite
518, or Mopar silicone adhesive/sealant to mating
surface of rear retainer. Keep sealer bead width to
maximum . of 3/16 inch. Do not use excessive
amount of sealer as excess could be displaced
into oil pump.
Fig. 106 Speedometer Gear Retaining Ring
Installation
(2) Align and install rear retainer on rear case
(Fig. 107).
Fig. 107 Rear Retainer Installation
(3) Apply Mopar silicone sealer to threads of rear
retainer bolts. Then install retainer bolts finger tight.
(4) Install output bearing on mainshaft and seat it
in rear retainer with suitable size pipe tool (Fig.
108).
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Fig. 108 Output Bearing Installation